News for December 24, 2025

A new review of TSA complaint data found that Atlanta’s airport had one of the lowest complaint rates among major U.S. airports, even though it is the busiest in the world.

Christian music is gaining mainstream reach as Brandon Lake and other artists draw younger listeners, cross into pop charts, and blur the line between sacred and secular music.

Trump-backed candidate Nasry Asfura was declared the winner of Honduras’ presidential election after a long and disputed count.

Catherine, Princess of Wales, and Princess Charlotte performed a pre-recorded piano duet for a Christmas carol service broadcast on Christmas Eve.

President Donald Trump’s order to speed up cannabis reclassification could ease the industry’s banking limits and help dispensaries operate more like normal businesses.

Tynesha McCarty-Wroten was charged after police said she hit and killed Darren Lucas while driving and livestreaming on TikTok in Zion, Illinois.

A federal judge cleared the way for Hawaii to tax cruise passengers as part of a new climate plan, with the law set to start in 2026.

California’s winter storm prompted Governor Gavin Newsom to declare a state of emergency as heavy rain, high winds, flooding, and mudslides threatened homes and holiday travel.

A federal judge blocked President Donald Trump for now from revoking whistleblower lawyer Mark Zaid’s security clearance, saying the move appeared to be retaliation and lacked due process.

A Virginia family is suing Delta Air Lines and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, saying they were bitten by bed bugs on a flight and suffered injuries and losses.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency as heavy rain and flooding threatened travel and safety across California during the Christmas holiday.

Ciara donated $500,000 to help fight hunger in Atlanta, with most of the money going to the Atlanta Community Food Bank and the city’s emergency food aid effort.